Civil and Geospatial Engineering Program Educational Objectives

The undergraduate Civil and Geospatial Engineering program at Cal Poly Pomona provides a practical, "hands-on" educational experience for its students that encompass the following areas of practice: environmental, geotechnical, structural, geospatial, transportation, and water resources. The program is organized to:

1. Prepare students for immediate entry into civil and/or geospatial engineering practice by providing a background in the fundamental engineering principles, an extensive practical design experience and an opportunity to work in multi-disciplinary teams.

2. Instill in the student an understanding of their professional and ethical responsibilities as civil and/or geospatial engineers.

3. Develop the written and verbal skills necessary for students to communicate with other professionals and non-professionals that they will encounter in their future practice of engineering.

4. Provide the student with the necessary background to understand the economic, environmental, societal and cultural impact of engineering solutions on the local, national and global scene.

5. Encourage lifelong learning and prepare the student for graduate work in their chosen field of civil and/or geospatial engineering or other fields of interest that they might develop.

6. Encourage students to take the FE and/or FS examination, and ultimately to become registered as professional engineers and/or land surveyors.

This mission statement and list of objectives are consistent with the University and College of Engineering mission statements.